adultescent

American

[ad-uhl-tes-uhnt, uh-duhl‑] / ˌæd ʌlˈtɛs ənt, əˌdʌl‑ /

noun

a young adult or middle-aged person who has interests, traits, etc., that are usually associated with teenagers.

adultescent British

/ ˌædəlˈtɛsənt /

noun

an adult who is still actively interested in youth culture

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adjective

aimed at or suitable for adultescents

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Etymology

Origin of adultescent

First recorded in 1995–2000; adult + (adol)escent

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